Childcare Kitchen Cook: Nutritious Meals for Kids

KinderCare; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 1,653,000 - 2,480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Employee assistance programs

Health and wellness programs

Paid time off

Discounts for work necessities

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring a Cook to prepare healthy meals and snacks for children in our centers. You’ll follow menus developed by our in-house nutritionist and ensure meals align with safety and licensing standards.

Join a team that values collaboration with center staff, supports enrollment and engagement goals, and upholds high standards of hygiene, documentation, and child-focused care across our nationwide centers.

Qualifications

• Love for children and desire to make a difference every day.
• Familiarity with safe food storage and handling; understand allergies and cross-contamination avoidance.
• Ability to follow nutritious menus and prepare appropriate quantities.
• Basic math skills for measuring and portioning.
• Possess a Food Handler’s License or willingness to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Maintain kitchen and related equipment safely and hygienically.
• Order food and supplies.
• Dispense and store medication, as requested.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation according to KinderCare and licensing requirements.
• Help with other daily center duties as needed.
• Support center’s success by partnering with staff to achieve enrollment and engagement goals.

Skills

Child care experience

Institutional cooking

Food storage & safety

English literacy

Math for portions

Education

Food Handler’s License

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring a Cook to prepare healthy meals and snacks for children in our centers. You’ll follow menus developed by our in-house nutritionist and ensure meals align with safety and licensing standards.

Join a team that values collaboration with center staff, supports enrollment and engagement goals, and upholds high standards of hygiene, documentation, and child-focused care across our nationwide centers.